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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.20, 12,076.80 and 2,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.20, 12,076.80 and 2,208.40 is: 3,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.20 : 12,076.80 = 2,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.20/12,076.80 = 2,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.20x = 12,076.80 × 2,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.20x = 26,670,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670,405.12/8,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.60

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